Starry Rockfish

Sebastes constellatus

Body color: Orange-red shading into yellowish on lower sides; body profusely covered w/ small, white to pinkish spots; 3 to 5 clear, whitish blotches on back; larger specimens may become dusky on back. Maximum length: 18 in (45 cm) Peritoneum color: light Maximum depth: 150 fm (274 m) Shape between eyes: concave Common depth: 13-150 fm (24-274 m) Counts: D:XIII-XIV,12-14, Ar:5-7, P1:16-18, GR:25-30, LLp:37-47, LLs:?-?, V:25-26 Similar species: Other White-Spotted Red species lack scattered white spots. Distribution: Northern California - Baja California

Occurence: Northern California - Baja California

Depth: 274 meters     Size: 45 cm

Species code: 30160

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